{"title":"Sheet music composed by Dinah Bianchi","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"bianchi-pelaga-pelaga","title":"Bianchi: Pelaga","description":"\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComposer\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003ca href=\"\/pt\/collections\/dinah-bianchi\"\u003eDinah Bianchi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong class=\"original-instrumentation-title\"\u003eInstrumentation\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cspan class=\"original-instrumentation\"\u003ePiano, Horn\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWork\u003c\/strong\u003e: Pelaga (When Sea Encounters Sky) (2020)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli class=\"binding hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinding\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISBN\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cspan class=\"book-barcode\"\u003e9781956137125\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cspan class=\"book-width\"\u003e9.0\u003c\/span\u003e x \u003cspan class=\"book-length\"\u003e12.0\u003c\/span\u003e inches\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli class=\"book-pages hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePages\u003c\/strong\u003e: None\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"one-half columns\"\u003e \u003ch4\u003eDescription\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"feature_divider\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cp\u003eDerived from the Greek word pelagikos, which means, \"of the open sea,\" Pelaga aurally illustrates a tale depicting the unpredictability of the ocean. The work is comprised of two main contrasting sections. Beginning with the beauty and placidity of the calm and still waters, the horn and piano immerse the listener with graceful, sweeping gestures, mimicking the movement of sun-glistened waters and slowly undulating waves. Not long after, the winds begin to change and the first section ends with a tinge of lingering uncertainty. Immediately following, the second section commences where the sea's tumultuous nature takes over. with the wind at the helm, the sea envelops everything in its way. Taken over by the divergence, freighters, barges, and other sea-worthy vessels struggle to stay afloat, sending out distress signals while hoping to avoid other watercraft. This extra-musical identity is brought to life through the use of extended techniques within the horn part, including glissandi and stopped horn and is accompanied by dissonant, marcato gestures within the piano part. As the music progresses, it seems that there may be a lull in the ominous weather, only for the chaos and disquietude to ensue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuration: 5'30\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComposed: 2020\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePublished by: Pelaga Publications\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pelaga Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42228261847119,"sku":"27190130","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0900\/1828\/files\/42c23d6ad2992e99ba864316283f98f8_9c3934f3-fe9f-44cf-9070-4fac49314ffd.jpg?v=1768066912"},{"product_id":"bianchi-illumine-divergence-pelaga","title":"Bianchi: Illumine Divergence","description":"\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComposer\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003ca href=\"\/pt\/collections\/dinah-bianchi\"\u003eDinah Bianchi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong class=\"original-instrumentation-title\"\u003eInstrumentation\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cspan class=\"original-instrumentation\"\u003ePiano, Flute\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWork\u003c\/strong\u003e: Illumine Divergence (2023)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli class=\"binding hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinding\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISBN\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cspan class=\"book-barcode\"\u003e9781956137071\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cspan class=\"book-width\"\u003e9.0\u003c\/span\u003e x \u003cspan class=\"book-length\"\u003e12.0\u003c\/span\u003e inches\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli class=\"book-pages hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePages\u003c\/strong\u003e: None\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"one-half columns\"\u003e \u003ch4\u003eDescription\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"feature_divider\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn dedication to her daughter and Flutist, Kayla Noelle, this piece was commissioned by Jacqueline Fornari to commemorate the completion of Kayla's M.M. Degree from UNCSA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile creating this work, I focused on infusing the music with ambient sounds, rich harmonic language, extended techniques, and beautiful melodies that would highlight the many facets of flute performance. It was my ambition to create music that would showcase a high level of artistry and craft, while evoking the essence of change and growth through a type of reflective evolution. As this work celebrates new uncharted beginnings, the title, Illumine Divergence seemed apropos as illumine means: to illuminate; or to light the path; to hold a hopeful connotation, while divergence depicts the change or metamorphosis within the change. It was imperative to emphasize the beauty of change and progression not only present within the music, but to overtly symbolize the connection of the progression of time and achievements with accomplishments and events yet to be discovered., hence concluding the work with a sense of lingering mystery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuration: 7'30\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComposed: 2023\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pelaga Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42228290977871,"sku":"27190100","price":31.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0900\/1828\/files\/6300321e49d8199c46f82e4267115548.jpg?v=1768077107"},{"product_id":"bianchi-phantasmagoria-pelaga","title":"Bianchi: Phantasmagoria","description":"\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComposer\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003ca href=\"\/pt\/collections\/dinah-bianchi\"\u003eDinah Bianchi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Full Score\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong class=\"original-instrumentation-title\"\u003eInstrumentation\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cspan class=\"original-instrumentation\"\u003eOrchestra\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWork\u003c\/strong\u003e: Phantasmagoria (The Dreamer, the Illusion, and the Nightmare) (2024)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli class=\"binding hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinding\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cspan class=\"book-width\"\u003e8.9\u003c\/span\u003e x \u003cspan class=\"book-length\"\u003e12.0\u003c\/span\u003e inches\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli class=\"book-pages hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePages\u003c\/strong\u003e: None\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"one-half columns\"\u003e \u003ch4\u003eDescription\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"feature_divider\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cp\u003ePhantasmagoria: The Dreamer, the Illusion, and the Nightmare\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece is dedicated to the Royal Oak Symphony Orchestra – To the tireless professionals and the inspired amateurs whose artistry bring joy and beauty into our lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe human mind is capable of wondrous visual and audible illuminations, with many of its most powerful examples occurring while we sleep. As almost everyone can attest, there's almost nothing more memorable than a vivid dream, but sometimes even more impressive is a nightmare, jolting you awake, leaving you confused – awkwardly confused or even concerned. Somehow, our incredibly creative minds use dreamscapes too effortlessly, somehow transporting us to utopian places one could never imagine, connecting a single event or emotion to another with a complete disregard of relatability or purpose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile producing this work, the composer aimed at creating a soundscape that would observe the unreliable laws of dreaming. Bianchi interjected relatable elements within the music that would surprise and excite the listener while following a form that depicted a type of organized chaos, sometimes which is represented within our own dreams or nightmares. The composer utilized development of motifs while familiarizing thematic material, presented a chromatically-charged palette, and introduced selective extended techniques in order to convey these notions to the listener.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHistorically, the word phantasmagoria is linked to an invention designed by the Belgian inventor and entertainer Étienne-Gaspard Robertson at the end of the 18th century known as the magic lantern. Morphing into its own sensational genre of macabre and ghostly live entertainment, the magic lantern was used to create fantastical optical illusions. Frequently used to portray ghosts and apparitions, demons, and dark lore, phantasmagoria was showcased at science and art exhibitions, fairgrounds, carnivals, and theaters in many parts of Europe. in May of 1803, it made its debut at Mount Vernon Garden in New York. As its popularity grew, so did its implementation and the magic lantern found its way into cinema. Early stop trick films developed by Georges Melies capitalized on the machinery's capabilities, which led to even more sophisticated models. It's interesting to note that even Walt Disney utilized these very techniques within his works, including a fan favorite – the ride of The Haunted Mansion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough it would certainly be apropos to program this work in the autumn months, the title of this work is not fully attributed to the genre paved by the magic lantern, but rather a amalgamation of components drawn from the work's title, hinting at the question: is it just all a dream, an illusion, or nightmare? 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Composers have embraced this popular form for centuries. Two well-known composers from our past whose works followed this form are J.S. Bach and Charles Ives. During the writing process, the composer gravitated towards using memorable melodic lines and harmonic content that emotes connections to joviality and elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstrumentation: Flute, Clarinet, Percussion, Violin, Cello, Piano\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuration: 4'45\"\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pelaga Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42335941689423,"sku":"27190160","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0900\/1828\/files\/4d7ea260b91509bda82bcb6588e32ca5.jpg?v=1768053863"},{"product_id":"bianchi-soaring-embers-pelaga","title":"Bianchi: Soaring Embers","description":"\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComposer\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003ca href=\"\/pt\/collections\/dinah-bianchi\"\u003eDinah Bianchi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong class=\"original-instrumentation-title\"\u003eInstrumentation\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cspan class=\"original-instrumentation\"\u003ePiano\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWork\u003c\/strong\u003e: Soaring Embers (2024)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli class=\"binding hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinding\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISBN\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cspan class=\"book-barcode\"\u003e9781956137163\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cspan class=\"book-width\"\u003e8.9\u003c\/span\u003e x \u003cspan class=\"book-length\"\u003e12.0\u003c\/span\u003e inches\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli class=\"book-pages hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePages\u003c\/strong\u003e: None\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"one-half columns\"\u003e \u003ch4\u003eDescription\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"feature_divider\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn Dedication to Emma Xiong in Honor of NACUSA's Cascadia Composers 2024 in Good Hands Program, \"Soaring Embers,\" is inspired by Emma's own curiosity of literature and fantastical storylines. Revealed within this momentary tone poem is a glimpse into Ember's first solo flight. with a quick flutter of her wings, the charmingly-whimsical dragon soars up towards the clouds and into the ultramarine empyrean, journeying into the vast unknown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuration: 5'15\"\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pelaga Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42335967608911,"sku":"27190180","price":15.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0900\/1828\/files\/1b93098074292a085a4457564b1506b0.jpg?v=1768066443"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.ficksmusic.com\/pt\/collections\/dinah-bianchi.oembed","provider":"Ficks Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}